Drunk driving numbers down in the capital

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Posted August 23, 2012 7:10 am.

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Ottawa, ON. – According to figures from Ottawa Police, the number of drunk drivers busted this year is down slightly from last year.

398 people have been charged for driving while under the influence between January 1 and the end of July, down from 415 in 2011.

But Ottawa Police say it’s still far too many.

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